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French onion boneless pork chops topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and melted Swiss cheese in a skillet

French Onion Boneless Pork Chops (with Mushrooms & Melted Cheese)

Boneless pork chops are often one of the most economical...
4 min read
Breakfast burritos made with pork-free sausage using grass-fed ground beef, scrambled eggs, and tortillas

Pork-Free Sausage You Can Make at Home

Many people choose not to eat pork for personal, dietary,...
4 min read
Grass-fed steak cooking in a cast-iron skillet, representing a whole-food approach to metabolic health

You Can’t Out-Exercise Ultra-Processed Food

After losing 35 pounds by cutting ultra-processed foods and seed...
6 min read
Red barn and hoop house at sunset on Tyner Pond Farm, illustrating the Indiana rural landscape protected by SEA 1 legislation

Protecting Indiana Farmland: Why SEA 1 Matters for Local Food

Tyner Pond Farm isn't just fighting suburban sprawl anymore; we...
4 min read
Grass-fed cattle grazing stockpiled forage during winter in Indiana

“Product of USA” Is Finally Being Defined — and Why It Matters

Starting January 1, 2026, the USDA will restrict “Product of...
4 min read
Sliced grass-fed brisket smoked on a standard gas grill using the two-zone method.

How to Smoke a Brisket on a Gas Grill (The "Two-Zone" Method)

You don’t need a fancy offset smoker to cook a...
7 min read
Trail run at Westwood Park in New Castle, Indiana after completing 9.55 miles at age 65

How I Changed the Way I Eat — and What Happened Almost Immediately

At 65 and a half, I didn’t expect to be...
5 min read
Cattle grazing stockpiled pasture forage through snow during winter in Indiana.

Winter Grazing and Grass-Fed Beef in Indiana: Why Stockpiled Forage Matters

Winter grazing is possible in Indiana when pasture is managed...
5 min read
Am map showing Tyner Pnd farm in Greenfield and the areas they deliver to in central Indiana

Local Food Delivery Isn’t Just for Suburbs

We deliver food from our farm in Greenfield, Indiana to...
3 min read
A Longevity Study That Reinforced How I Think About Healthspan

A Longevity Study That Reinforced How I Think About Healthspan

I came across a new longevity study that focused on...
5 min read
Baked egg cups made with Tyner Pond Farm chorizo and pasture-raised eggs in a muffin tin.

The Easiest Christmas Morning Breakfast (Make-Ahead Egg Cups)

Spend Christmas morning with family, not in the kitchen. These...
3 min read
Grass-fed steak served with a large salad, illustrating a high-protein, unprocessed meal.

What I Actually Eat — and Why (Answering a Reader’s Question)

After running my first 50k at 65, someone asked a...
6 min read
Person experiencing elbow joint discomfort, illustrating arthritis-related inflammation and joint pain discussed in relation to diet and food choices.

Q: “Any suggestions on how to start? I have arthritis in my knees and elbows. Would love for that to go away.”

After sharing my experience running my first 50k at 65,...
5 min read
Sliced 100% grass-fed steak on a wooden cutting board, illustrating nutrient-dense protein for healthy aging. Tyner Pond Farm, Indiana

Eating More Protein as I Age: What I’ve Learned and What the Research Supports

As we age, protein becomes more important for strength, balance...
4 min read
Grass-fed cattle grazing on pasture at Tyner Pond Farm in Central Indiana.

Should You Really Eat Less Red Meat? A Closer Look at Blood Pressure, Nutrition, and Where This Advice Comes From

A closer look at why many doctors say “eat less...
4 min read
Grass-fed New York Strip steaks searing in a vintage cast iron skillet.

How to Cook Grass-Fed Steak in Cast Iron (The Simple Way)

Grass-fed beef cooks faster than conventional beef. Learn our simple...
3 min read